About Us
All about Sea Kayak Academy,
We are a small team of kayakers who are dedicated to providing quality kayaking courses. Focusing on the individual development of each and every paddler we meet.
We aim to help you become the safest most confident paddler you can be.
Whilst qualifications are great for measuring our abilities we intend to focus on making better paddlers first.
Who are we? Where did we come from?
Ian Jennings
- Sea Kayak Coach (Advanced Water) – British Canoeing
- White Water Coach – British Canoeing
Ian had his first kayaking experience at the age of 9 on a family holiday to Centre Parcs. He enjoyed the experience so much that he then joined a local canoe club.
In his early twenties during a paddle at a local activity centre. Ian had a light bulb moment whilst conversing with one of the activity staff “…you mean you can do this stuff and get paid for it?!?!”. He immediately joined as a volunteer, quickly gaining many outdoor qualifications. Later Ian joined the centre as a member of staff the following season.
Since then Ian’s love for kayaking and the sea has drawn him to spend most of his time out on the water guiding, leading, coaching or just paddling for himself.
Ian has worked all over the UK, New Zealand and Switzerland but feels truly at home whilst paddling the Pembrokeshire coast. With the exception of a few wayward teenage years; Ian has over 25 years of kayaking experience.
Amy Jennings
- Sea Kayak Coach – British Canoeing
- Qualified yoga teacher
Amy’s introduction to kayaking came when she acquired a job at a local kayak shop (despite not knowing the front of a canoe from the back at that point!), surrounded by likeminded people she quickly developed a love of kayaking and spent as much time as possible on the water, widening her product knowledge and progressing her skills.
Once working for the shop Amy immediately began to develop her product knowledge in the most exciting way possible – out on the water.
Since then Amy has kayaked all over the world guiding, leading and coaching groups as far as New Zealand and Switzerland.
Ant Goddard
- Level 3 Sea Coach
- Level 4 Inland Coach
- Kayak Surfer
Sea Kayak Academy owner, builder of websites, builder of buildings, the acquirer of kit, fixer of problems and realiser of dreams…
Water mad and loves sharing the Pembrokeshire coast with people…
These days far more likely running the office for “Kayak-King Pembrokeshire LTD” under which, the Academy operates.
Tristan Jennings
- Level 10 Fun Coach
- Advanced Duplo Engineer
- LegendĀ
Son of Amy and Ian, this cheeky little ball of energy spends most of his time outside enjoying the world around him. He often appears on the website and on our social media pages.
Offering Memorable Sea Kayaking courses by Qualified Coaches.
High-end Kayak Coaches
Low group to coach ratios
Access to the Pembrokeshire Coast
Dedicated training room
Equipment Included
Our Affiliates
Established in 1936, British Canoeing is the National Governing Body for paddlesport in the United Kingdom. British Canoeing has distinguished qualifications that are recognized all over the world.
The Pembrokeshire Marine Code protects the amazing marine flora and fauna for which our area is renowned.
Here at the Academy we strictly adhere to these voluntary codes and access restrictions to help preserve the splendour for future generations.
